Grilled Leeks with Leek-Tomato Salad and Citrus Dressing

Leeks have been cultivated for thousands of years and were highly prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans for their medicinal properties.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Grilled Leeks with Leek-Tomato Salad and Citrus Dressing

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Leeks
• 300 gram Tomatoes
• 1 piece Lemon
• 1 piece Orange
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 20 gram Fresh Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Trim the ends of the leeks and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
3. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the leeks with the olive oil mixture.
5. Grill the leeks for about 4-5 minutes per side, until they are tender and charred.
6. While the leeks are grilling, prepare the leek-tomato salad. Slice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
7. Squeeze the juice of the lemon and orange over the tomatoes.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
9. Toss the salad gently to combine.
10. Once the leeks are grilled, remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
11. Serve the grilled leeks with the leek-tomato salad.
12. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 6g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.